Product Recall Number: 01-033a
Why was Curious George musical pull toys recalled?
The toy has two elastic cords that form a loop, posing a strangulation risk to young children.
Product Recall Number: 01-033a
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2000-11-15
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Curious George musical pull toys
Description: PRODUCT: Musical Pull Toys - Prestige Toy Corp., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 4,600 Curious George musical pull toys for replacement. The toy is a stuffed fabric toy with Curious George holding two red and yellow balloons, attached by two retractable green fabric covered elastic cords. It can hang from cribs, playpens, or other juvenile furniture. A red tag on the toy reads in part "STYLE # 3490, Curious George Adventures, and Made In China." When the cords are pulled, the toy plays music as the cords retract. Kmart stores nationwide sold these toys from June 1999 through September 1999 for about $10. PROBLEM: The toy has two elastic cords that form a loop, posing a strangulation risk to young children. INCIDENT/INJURIES: Prestige Toy Corp. has received a report of a child found with the cords of the toy wrapped around his neck. No injuries have been reported. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using these toys immediately and return it to Kmart for a replacement toy. For more information, contact Prestige Toy Corp at (866) 666-8266 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Toys that have the green elastic cords sewn together halfway below the red and yellow balloons are not included in this recall.
Hazard Description: The toy has two elastic cords that form a loop, posing a strangulation risk to young children.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 4,600
Incidents: Prestige Toy Corp. has received a report of a child found with the cords of the toy wrapped around his neck. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these toys immediately and return it to Kmart for a replacement toy.
Sold At: Kmart stores nationwide sold these toys from June 1999 through September 1999 for about $10.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed